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VA05 JVC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,414 mi
Last recorded149,414 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 JVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 134,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front rim damaged

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

Fail 16 Aug 2016 123,393 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front rim damaged

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,994 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 109,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,615 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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VA05 JVC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA05 JVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA05 JVC registered?

VA05 JVC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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